Good morning, El Paso.

Noelia Granados — an El Paso native — now serves at the Naval Supply Systems Command Fleet Logistics Center in Yokosuka and said her Navy career feels like a second family, honoring her parents' sacrifices.

Vivamos México will return to El Paso on Sept.

12 from 5 to 11 p.m., offering free family fun with lucha libre, food contests, and cultural events like the Mexican independence ceremony & Aztec ulamaliztli demos. Organizers expect over 9,000 local residents to enjoy this celebration of shared history.

San Jacinto Market returns Saturday, Aug.

15 (8 a.m.–2 p.m.) at San Jacinto Plaza with local arts, crafts, and food vendors, while Fort Bliss hosts a free Harry Potter festival (9 a.m.–1 p.m.) at Marshall Park offering themed activities for families.

El Paso ISD will request state waivers to raise the 22-student limit in roughly 115 elementary classrooms by Sept.

30 because school closures have merged classes. Teachers in 25+ student classes will earn 5000 dollars, and parents will be informed if their child's class exceeds the cap.

Rising inflation and higher diesel and packaging costs have pushed school supply prices nearly 8% higher than last year — a study shows families may spend about $4,000 per child.

Local parents in Socorro ISD are buying supplies in bulk online to manage costs.

El Paso Water is testing a new mobile app that lets customers pay bills and track water usage — officials say a soft launch with employees will occur before it is available to the public in about a month.

El Paso Rep. Veronica Escobar asked the EPA to investigate the Marathon refinery after it released nearly five tons of toxic pollutants from Aug.

4 to 5—she said officials were not notified in time and demanded full details by Aug. 31.

Ysleta ISD is asking voters to approve a tax rate of $1.19 per $100 property valuation to generate up to $5.5 million a year by shifting revenue while most homeowners remain unaffected; the election will be held Nov.

3 with early voting Oct. 19-30 and registration due by Oct. 5.

Businesses and contractors met Wednesday at EPCC for the 19th Procurement and Contracting Symposium hosted by the Contract Opportunities Center APEX Accelerator.

Over 175 vendors and 50 booths joined representatives from Holloman Air Force Base, the Texas Department of Transportation and local school districts to promote competitiveness and job creation.

Eastwood High School opened its 2026 volleyball season with a win over Americas, posting scores of 25-8, 25-17 and 25-14.

Valerio and Lopez led the team with 11 and 10 kills, giving the Troopers a strong start in El Paso today.

UTEP women's soccer defeated Lamar 2+0 on Wednesday at University Field with an own goal and a tap in by Ashlyn Neireiter.

The Miners will host Sull Ross State at 5 p.m., and head coach Gibbs Keeton praised the season opener for setting new standards.

Round Rock Express vs El Paso Chihuahuas

6:30-7:35 PM — Southwest University Park — Ticket prices vary — Experience a thrilling Triple-A minor-league baseball game in El Paso.